Sailing in the Virgin Islands

Imagine lounging on the deck of a luxury yacht while the sun warms your skin and the breeze cools it again. You have the option of sailing into a secluded cove or dropping anchor in a popular harbor. With a yacht charter in the Virgin Islands, you choose where you sail, how long you stay at each port, and which activities you do while there.

A private sailing charter to the Virgin Islands is certainly one of the best vacation choices, if for no other reason than the selection. Choose to relax in the Jacuzzi or go water skiing. Opt to go deep sea fishing with the supplied equipment or head into town to go shopping. Select sipping wine under the stars or reading a book under the sun. It is a custom-made Virgin Islands sailing vacation with the entire course being set by your wishes.

A sailing charter is not just a place to sleep while you island hop. It is not just a floating hotel room. Your friendly captain and attentive crew will ensure that you are comfortable – and well fed. Personalized meals taste even better in the open air of the upper deck. On a cruise ship, you can’t choose who else is on board and you have to deal with the crowds at each stop. On a sailing charter vacation, you leave the crowds behind as your yacht sails into a secluded harbor or out to sea.

The Virgin Islands are a large group of islands in the Caribbean Sea, making it the best option for a sailing vacation. The British Virgin Islands are comprised of Tortola, Virgin Gorda, Jost Van Dyke, Anegada, and over thirty-two smaller islands, while the United States Virgin Islands include about fifty small islands, islets, and cays and the three large islands of St. John, St. Thomas, and St. Croix.

The climate in the area is like a perfect summer day – every day for the whole year. Temperatures are in the 80s in the summer and only drop to the mid-70s in the winter. Water temperatures only vary about four degrees all year and hover in the low 80s.

The Virgin Islands are known for the fabulous beaches, and you’ll enjoy stopping by the popular Trunk Bay on St. John’s Island or the secluded Loblolly Bay beach. While there are no shopping malls or major shopping areas, you can still find shops that have everything you want – from souvenirs to local artwork or handicrafts. You might choose to indulge in the nightlife at Foxy’s on Jost van Dyke, where the music mixes with the salty sea air or perhaps you may want to explore the secret paradise that is Anegada.

The Virgin Islands are absolutely perfect for sailing. You will return home with a sun tan, windswept hair, and the smell of the open sea air stuck in your memory.

Our favorite sailing boats in the Virgin Islands:

	75' IRIE Max guests: 8 Rates from $13,500/week More info on IRIE
	72' LIBERTE Max guests: 6 Rates from $10,000/week More info on Liberte
	62' CRYSTAL CLEAR Max guests: 4 Rates from $7,425/week More info on Crystal Clear
	54' VERNA BREEZE Max guests: 4 Rates from $6,599/week More info on Verna Breeze
	46' SPIRIT Max guests: 2 Rates from $5,900/week More info on Spirit

 

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